The member companies of the International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC) have introduced the first annual "Go Skateboarding Day," to occur on June 21st, 2004. Designed to be a historical beginning of a long-running tradition, it's intended to help everyone to take a break, get together with family and friends, go to your favorite spot and "let the good times roll!" (Full Article) Search (Categorized under 2004 Archive)

The official website of the annual Go Skateboarding Day event which takes place on the first day of summer, June 21st, every year. "Celebrate the pure exhilaration, creativity, and spirit of one of the most influential activities in the world!" www.goskateboardingday.org SearchRelated (Categorized under Skateboard Associations)

The pastime has surpassed baseball among boys and has an increasing adult following. "There are more and more kids every single day getting involved, and the stereotypes are really being lifted," said Alan Holloway, program coordinator for Searcy Parks and Recreation. (Full Article) Search (Categorized under 2004 Archive)

"Anyone that has seen Wade skate can tell you that he has a natural gift at sidewalk surfing...on an average day, Wade can be found at his home taking his daughter Maria for rides on his lawn mower, welding stuff, or driving his dumptruck." (Full Article) Search (Categorized under Skaters)